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Assessment of in vitro Gas and Methane Production of Diet Fortified with Yeast and Lactobacilli spp.

T. O. Ososanya & U. A. Inyang · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

The effect of dietary fortification of two levels of bakers yeast and yeast plus Lactobacilli against negative control and positive control (antibiotic) was assessed on in vitro gas production (IVGP) kinetics and methane production at 24 hours incubation. A concentrate diet was f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/19166

Used Toothbrushes: Microbial Evaluation and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiles of Associated Bacteria

Osungunna Michael Oluwole & Oyajoju Tolulope Olumuyiwa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Toothbrush has been universally accepted as the most effective tool for removing harmful plaque and bacteria from mouth. On average, colonization of bacteria is reduced by 88.8% as a result of brushing. Toothbrush if not properly taken care of before, during and after use m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26824

Effect of Carica papaya (L) Leaves on Haematological Parameters in Ccl4-induced Wistar Albino Rats

O. J. Sule, A. R. Abdu & K. Kiridi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To investigate the effect of Carica papaya leaves on some haematological parameters (PCV, RBC, Hb, WBC and differential blood counts) were investigated. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/13686

Urinary Bladder Cavernous Hemangioma: A Case Report

Issam Msakni, Mohamed Amine Bani, Sarra Ben Rejeb, Ramzi Khiari, Ammar Bouziani & Besma Laabidi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The authors present a case of urinary bladder cavernous hemangioma and discuss the clinical and pathological features of this entity.   Case Presentation: We report a solitary bladder cavernous hemangioma occuring in a 19-year-old man. The patient presented with macroscopic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26413

Ethical Dilemmas in Orthodontics

Maen Mahfouz & Yara Mahfouz · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: To present a clinical case as an example of an ethical dilemma that orthodontists may face when advocating for the best interests of a child. Case Presentation: A five-year-old girl attended my private orthodontic clinic with a main complaint of lower anterior teeth overlapp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24326

A Rare Highly Aggressive Tumor of the Kidney: The Pure Epithelioid Angiomyolipoma

Issam Msakni, Mohamed Amine Bani, Sarra Ben Rejeb, Mansouri Nada, Ramzi Khiari, Ammar Bouziani & Besma Laabidi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The authors presents a case of pure Renal epithelioid angiomyolipoma (EAML) and discuss the clinicopathological characteristics and the diagnosis problems of this entity.   Case Presentation: A 51 year-old man presented with a persistant pain in the left lumbar region. Imag...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26372

Medication Knowledge, Safe Use of Medicines and Health Literacy in Southern Taiwan: A Cross-section Study

Min-Li Chen, Hui-Shan Chan, Hui-Ying Chu & Li-Na Chou · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: There was a high prevalence of non-prescribed medicine usage in Taiwan the reasons for this phenomenon may be the false advertisements on underground radio programs that exaggerate the efficacy of non-prescribed medicines combined with inadequate medication knowledg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26384

Knowledge, Awareness and Attitudes on Organ Donation among Undergraduate Medical Students in Malaysia: An Analytical Cross Sectional Study

Seo Yiie Huern, Katarina Choo Shin Yee, Janusha Satguna Rajah, Mathias Premanand Ponniah & Muhammad Ikmal Bin Sapini · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

There is a shortage of organs for transplant globally. Malaysia has one of the lowest deceased organ donation rates in the world. The shortage in organ supply is perceived to be due to a lack of awareness and knowledge among the public and health care providers, particularly the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26208

Maximizing Maize (Zea mays L.) Crop Yield via Matching the Appropriate Genotype with the Optimum Plant Density

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, M. M. M. Atta, M. A. Ahmed & A. S. M. Younis · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aim: The objective of this investigation was to match the functions of optimum plant density to produce the highest possible grain yield per unit area with the greatest maize genotype efficiency. Study Design: A split plot design in randomized complete block arrangement was used...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/26811

Growth Factor Receptors and Liver Injury

Elsayed Gomaa Elsayed Elsakka, Gamil Mohammed Abd-Allah, Ahmed Ibrahim El-Desouky Abulsoud, Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim Mansour & Sayed Abdel Raheem · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the expression pattern of transforming growth factor β receptor I(TGFβRI) and fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) at the different stages of liver injury including acute injury, fibrosis and cirrhosis. Study Design: Controlled...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/26031

The Effect of Immunotherapy on Some Immunological Parameters of Airway Allergic Patients in Province of Babylon/Iraq

Salwa Ahmed Alkarady & Frial Gemeel Abd · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Twenty-fife blood samples had been collected from patients who attend the center of the allergy and asthma in the province of Babylon, 25 samples from patient who have received subcutaneous immunotherapy, 10 samples from non-allergic persons as a control. These samples were categ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/25592

Phenotypic Response of Oryza Species Seedlings to Saline Conditions

R. E. Aliyu, A. K. Adamu & S. K. Sakariyahu · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Aims: This investigation was conducted to profile and evaluate the response of Oryza species to salt stress at seedling growth stage.   Study Design: Salt tolerance was studied by evaluations, using the Standard Evaluation System of IRRI for salt tolerance under hydroponic system...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/26703

Profitability Analysis of Timber Trade in Benue State, Nigeria: Implication for Poverty Alleviation

L. N. Sambe, N. T. Tee & B. I. Dagba · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

This study analyzed the profitability of timber trade and examined its effects on poverty in Benue State. Multistage sampling technique, purposive sampling at 30% sampling intensity and complete enumeration were applied to determine the study sample. Out of the 23 LGAs of the sta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/26123

Socioeconomic Determinants of Rain-fed Rice Production among Small-scale Farmers in the Shama-Ahanta East District of Ghana

Kwaku Dei Antwi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Rice is considered as the second most important staple food crop in Ghana and it is produced mainly by small-scale farmers. Rice production in Ghana meets only 30 to 40 percent of the total demand. The need to increase local rice production is essential, hence this study was desi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/26235

Soil Water Conservation Methods Affected Growth of Sorghum Intercropped with Cowpea in Different Locations of Western Sudan

Rahamt alla Mahgoub Abu Elgasim, Samia Osman Yagoub & Mohammed Ahmed Bushara · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

Place and Duration of Study: Farmers practice different cropping systems with different cultural practice to increase productivity and sustainability. Field experiments were conducted in two locations (Elfoula and Babanousa), Western Kordofan (Sudan), seasons 2011/ 2012 and 2012/...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/18340